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Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

7:00pm–8:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Virtual Event
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Details:

Illinois Libraries Present

Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) Season 5 is an initiative of the Illinois Library Association (ILA) and a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. 

This event is made possible by ILA-ILP and its member libraries, and in part funded by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

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Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Atrium East
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

See and learn about rescued animals like rabbits, hedgehogs, sloths, chinchillas, racing turtles, and bearded dragons with Beth Wagner of Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo.

Special Notes

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure that programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

For Adults and Kids of All Ages

Please register all attendees, adults and children, for this event.

Promotion

Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.

Color Festival

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
Location: Maryknoll Park
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Details:

Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that takes place in March.

Special Notes

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure that programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Celebration of Culture

These events acknowledge holidays and other occasions that are valued in our community.

By including these days, we hope that you

  • see your diversity mirrored on our calendar
  • feel like we are taking your beliefs and observances into account with our programming
  • become aware of occasions valued by other members of the community
  • appreciate the diversity of our community

This effort, as well as others to come, are the result of our participation in the Glen Ellyn DEI Project meetings and listening sessions. The library is committed to furthering our commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of our community. 

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

7:00pm–8:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Virtual Event
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Details:

Illinois Libraries Present

Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) Season 5 is an initiative of the Illinois Library Association (ILA) and a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. 

This event is made possible by ILA-ILP and its member libraries, and in part funded by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

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Silent Dance Party

6:30pm–8:30pm
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Registration Required
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Atrium East
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Details:

Let the library be your dance floor at a special after-hours event! Put on a pair of headphones, tune to a music channel, and dance to your own beat. Headphones and snacks provided. For adults and kids of all ages.

Special Notes

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure that programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Promotion

Adults and children may be photographed and videotaped by library staff or their representatives in the course of library activities. The images may be used, without accompanying personal identification, in library publicity. If you have a concern about this policy, please contact library staff.

Walk-in Passport Photos

10:00am–2:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Details:

Walk-In Passport Photos

The library normally offers passport photo services by appointment only. Have a passport photo taken without an appointment on a first-come, first-served basis by a passport agent. The fee for passport photos is $15 for two printed photos per person, which may be paid with cash, credit card, or check payable to Glen Ellyn Public Library. Please do not wear camouflage or white shirts.

Passport applications will not be accepted at this event.

Digital copy of photos available upon request.

Walk-in Passport Photos

6:00pm–8:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Details:

Walk-In Passport Photos

The library normally offers passport photo services by appointment only. Have a passport photo taken without an appointment on a first-come, first-served basis by a passport agent. The fee for passport photos is $15 for two printed photos per person, which may be paid with cash, credit card, or check payable to Glen Ellyn Public Library. Please do not wear camouflage or white shirts.

Passport applications will not be accepted at this event.

Digital copy of photos available upon request.

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

7:00pm–8:00pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Virtual Event
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Details:

Illinois Libraries Present

Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) Season 5 is an initiative of the Illinois Library Association (ILA) and a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. 

This event is made possible by ILA-ILP and its member libraries, and in part funded by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

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America250 Celebration

1:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Throughout the Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: America 250, Special Event
Details:

Join community members of all ages for activities and light refreshments to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Special Notes

America250

America250 is the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's an opportunity to reflect on how the past 250 years, guided by the belief that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,” have made the United States of America what it is today.

2026 Summer Reading begins

All Day
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Details:
Plant a Seed, Read
Like a farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, culture, economy, and ecology.

Ice Cream Social

7:00pm–8:30pm
Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Social, Special Event
Details:

Celebrate the beginning of summer reading at the library with an ice cream sundae, ice pop, or fresh fruit. For adults and kids of all ages.

Special Notes

Food allergies

The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.